This is the 4677th most frequent Korean word.
걸리기
"걸리기" means "catching" or "getting stuck."
Here, '걸리기' comes from the verb '걸리다', which means to catch or be afflicted by a disease. It is used as a nominalized form to express the act of catching a disease.
이 병에 걸리기 쉽지 않아요.
Catching this disease is not easy.
In this example, '걸리기' indicates getting stuck. It retains the meaning of the verb '걸리다' within a specific situational context.
그 나무로 된 문을 열면 손이 걸리기 쉬워요.
When opening the wooden door, it's easy for your hand to get stuck.
Here, '걸리기' relates to encountering or being subject to conditions or requirements. It's used to describe the concept of coming into interaction with obstacles or stipulations.